Columbus Chamber Launches New Travel Program

    COLUMBUS, OH, May 06, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Columbus Chamber has introduced a new travel program for its members and the Columbus community. The program will launch Nov. 10-18 with guided tour of China, featuring Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai.

During the nine-day tour, travelers will explore the third largest country and one of the oldest civilizations in the world - visiting renowned sites in China such as:

- Beijing
- Tiananmen Square
- Temple of Heaven
- The Forbidden City
- Summer Palace
- Beijing Olympic venues
- The Great Wall
- Suzhou
- Lingering Garden
- National Embroidery Institute
- Hangzhou
- West Lake
- Lingyin Temple
- Shanghai City
- The Bund
- Garden of the Mandarin Yu
- Pudong Economic Development Zone

The trip is geared to leisure travelers, but will also include a China economic development briefing for those interested in learning more about doing business in China.

An exceptional value, the Chamber's China tour package is offered for $2,399 per person, based on double occupancy. It includes round-trip airfare from Port Columbus, five-star hotel accommodations, 20 meals, admission tickets for sites on the itinerary, and other benefits.

This tour is provided as a service by Premier World Travel.

"The Columbus Chamber is pleased to partner with a reputable, reliable operator like Premier World Travel to offer an exciting tour of China at a great price," said Joe Reiser, vice president of member services, Columbus Chamber. "This is an opportunity for our members and other individuals in this community to embark on a journey of a lifetime. Everyone is welcome."

Space is limited. Interested travelers can visit the Chamber's travel page to learn more and download a reservation form.

The Columbus Chamber, with 2,500 members, leads and supports economic growth and development in the Columbus region. Visit www.columbus.org for more information.

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